This peaceful hotel offers stylish accommodations in Johannesburg’s suburb of Sandton. It features 2 swimming pools set within gardens, as well as 2 gourmet restaurants and a modern fitness center. Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers a free luxury shuttle service to and from Sandton City & Nelson Mandela Square, which has a direct link to O.R Tambo International Airport, 12 mi away. All guest rooms at Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton are decorated in an English country style and are equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV and a safe. The private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in The Conservatory Restaurant which has a garden terrace, and The Bull Run specializes in prime cuts of South African beef. There are several bars and lounges, includingThe Heritage Lords Bar and "Coffee on Twenty" offering on the go items. The Sandton City shopping center is 1969 feet from the hotel, and Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton Convention Center are both 2625 feet away. On-site car parking is available. The Conservatory, The Heritage Lords Bar and Coffee on Twenty are renovated features as off January 2021.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Protea Hotels by Marriott

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
One-Bedroom King Suite with Garden View
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sertaç
    Turkey Turkey
    Great Facility, kind staff, excellent restaurant and Lounges, very good breakfast
  • Berninatraveller
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Large room. Lacation is goodwith a good shuttle to Sandton center (because of security reasons, hotel staff recommends to use it for the very short distance to Sandton center
  • M
    Maged
    Yemen Yemen
    It was a marvelous experience. I like the food, the room, and the location.
  • Andrews
    Malawi Malawi
    The ambiance at the hotel is outstanding, making my partner and me feel at home. The frontline staff were exceptionally kind, friendly, helpful, and warm. Balalaika will likely remain my preferred choice when in Sandton.
  • Carriegaty
    United States of America United States of America
    The location of this hotel was perfect. The neighborhood was safe and had quite a few restaurants. The staff was very nice and eager to please. It's a well-kept property. The room was comfortable and large.
  • Hill
    China China
    Hotel staff are really kind and helpful. Nice environment with backyard garden. Security is good. Walking distance to malls in Sandton.
  • Hill
    China China
    Hotel staff is really helpful. Nice environment with backyard garden. Walking distance to Mandela Square.
  • B
    Botshelo
    Botswana Botswana
    This is my hotel of choice as it is convenietly located. The place is also safe and secure. The garden has matured adding beauty to the place
  • J
    Joan
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great! We could walk to restaurants and shopping. The staff was superb!
  • Nobert
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    The combination of modern technology within the old traditional hotel model is outstanding. Provision of the shuttle taxi is a big complementary gesture to guests which definitely makes one to fall in love with the hotel.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • The Bull Run Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • The Conservatory
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Coffee on Twenty
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 50 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers a free luxury shuttle service to and from Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and Gautrain, which has a direct link to O.R Tambo International Airport, 12 mi away.

Please note that guests will be charged for 1 night in advance upon check-in.

Please note that the credit card used to book the accommodations will need to be presented upon check-in, as well as identification in the form of an ID book or passport.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

  • Guests staying at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is 6.8 miles from the center of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Themed dinners
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Bike tours
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness
  • Check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Twin
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton has 3 restaurants:

    • The Bull Run Restaurant
    • The Conservatory
    • Coffee on Twenty